Trip to Asia up for grabs for UK catering students

Fancy winning a trip to Asia? Catering students have until the end of the month (26 October) to submit entries for Asian cookery contest Zest Quest Asia 2019, co-run by chef Cyrus Todiwala.

Recognising outstanding talent, knowledge and understanding of Asian cuisine, the annual competition is now in its sixth year and continues to raise the profile of Asian cookery.

Todiwala said: ‘Zest Quest Asia is an exciting and challenging competition for student chefs who dare to be the best in Asian cuisine.

“We know that in the six years since we launched, we’ve already made a difference simply by making students and teachers aware of the depth of skills and knowledge that goes into preparing good Asian food.

“Students who become adept at Asian cuisine in Britain are the pioneers and ‘disruptors’, choosing something outside the normal comfort zone of classical Western cookery.

“And they’re helping their careers too, because more than ever palates are yearning for Asian flavours.

“I strongly urge colleges, big and small, to enter Zest Quest Asia 2019. On top of everything, you will be making a big difference to the student experience.’